MP3 adapter cable Options

[Eddy]

Searching for a new head unit last night with an aux plug for my MP3 player I found an adapter plug for Pioneer head units. It plugs into the socket for the cd changer on the back of the HU. The plugs cost $35!!! Searching around for a cheaper adapter plug I found a sight that had instructions on how to make one and it even had the pin out for the HU. This only works on the Pioneers that control an externall cd changer, but I'm sure if you have another brand with that function you can make one too if you get the pin out for your HU.

I made mine this afternoon in about 5-10 minutes with parts I had at the house. It works GREAT. Now I don't have to pack around all the cd cases in the back seat anymore.

Here's the link: MP3 adapter

[BigBadLou]

I see what you mean but that proves again that the Blaupunkt company doesn't give a crap about the USA market.
In Europe, they are (or used to be, while I was there) actually a leading manufacturer, they made one of the first radios with RDS, the first radio with security cards, while others were still struggling with analog technology. (Too bad RDS never caught on here, it's a good system)
If they lack iShit connections, who cares, it's not big in Europe at all. So that makes perfect sense to me. Instead of iShit, they have other connections, like for cellphones etc. I guess it depends on the continent you live on what kind of technology people use and desire.

It's like the kid who bought one of the new small Hondas in base model and was complaining: "where's the iShit connector?"

I'd say, if you want American features, buy American products (that are made in China anyway ).

Don't worry, I don't get easily offended, I often swear at Europeans too. The EU is actually pissing a lot of people off with some of their nonsensical rules.

Lou

P.S.: Btw, I know what you mean about the styling. But that's just a matter of personal preference. I can't say I loved the look of my radio 100% but then again, I picked it for its features: wafer, RDS, CD-changer input & controls, AUX input, AUX output .... and all that in the early 90's!!!